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Methods and systems for subwoofer calibration

US9524098B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 8, 2012
Grant dateDec 20, 2016
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Expiry dateJul 11, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04R2227/005
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods and apparatus are disclosed for subwoofer calibration. An example method includes determining a crossover frequency of a playback system, and the playback system includes the subwoofer and a playback device. The example method includes the subwoofer and the playback device configured to output a multimedia content in synchronization. The example method also includes outputting from the subwoofer and the playback device a series of tones near the crossover frequency. The example method also includes prompting a user to select a tone set from the series of tones, and includes automatically adjusting a phase of the subwoofer in relation to the playback device based on the user selection.

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